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... by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
... by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
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... this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 Front Side...23 Chapter... Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Multimedia control keys 38 Numeric...
... this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 Front Side...23 Chapter... Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Multimedia control keys 38 Numeric...
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... Bluetooth ...61 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 66 Turning your Notebook PC off 67 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 70 LifeFrame...70 Power4Gear Hybrid...72 Instant On...74...
... Bluetooth ...61 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 66 Turning your Notebook PC off 67 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 70 LifeFrame...70 Power4Gear Hybrid...72 Instant On...74...
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... Operation Channel for Different Domains 102 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 102 UL Safety Notices...104 Power Safety Requirement 105 TV Notices...105 REACH...105 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Operation Channel for Different Domains 102 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 102 UL Safety Notices...104 Power Safety Requirement 105 TV Notices...105 REACH...105 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 105 Prevention of Hearing Loss 105 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 106 Optical Drive Safety Information 107 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 108 ENERGY STAR complied product 110 European Union Eco-label 110 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 111 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 111 Regional notice for Singapore 111 Notebook PC E-Manual
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 105 Prevention of Hearing Loss 105 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 106 Optical Drive Safety Information 107 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 108 ENERGY STAR complied product 110 European Union Eco-label 110 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 111 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 111 Regional notice for Singapore 111 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use...
... This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use...
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...indicate the devices you can help complete tasks. WARNING! Italic = This indicates sections that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to in this manual... E-Manual This message contains vital information that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you can refer to complete a task...
...indicate the devices you can help complete tasks. WARNING! Italic = This indicates sections that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to in this manual... E-Manual This message contains vital information that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you can refer to complete a task...
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...used on items placed on , ensure that must be used in -flight. Do not place your Notebook PC on the bottom of your body to magnetic detectors and wands. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between... E-Manual Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used and restrictions that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. You can reduce...
...used on items placed on , ensure that must be used in -flight. Do not place your Notebook PC on the bottom of your body to magnetic detectors and wands. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between... E-Manual Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used and restrictions that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. You can reduce...
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... battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose... sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or ...
... battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose... sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or ...
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Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
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Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual The top view may vary per region or country.
Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual The top view may vary per region or country.
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... shuts down. Numeric keypad* The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Display panel This high-definition display panel ...when the built-in camera is in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to the Numeric keypad* section in this manual. Camera The built-in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Microphone The built-in microphone can also use . Power button...
... shuts down. Numeric keypad* The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Display panel This high-definition display panel ...when the built-in camera is in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to the Numeric keypad* section in this manual. Camera The built-in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Microphone The built-in microphone can also use . Power button...
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... use of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen... to the Gestures for typing. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory.
... use of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen... to the Gestures for typing. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory.
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... on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and...
... on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and...
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...function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type... capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity...
...function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type... capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity...
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WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hot while ... of the air vents or else overheating may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this...
WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hot while ... of the air vents or else overheating may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this...
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...the drive tray in this button to eject the optical drive tray. NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Optical disc drive eject button Press this manual. Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot ...allows you to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . Right Side Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
...the drive tray in this button to eject the optical drive tray. NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Optical disc drive eject button Press this manual. Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot ...allows you to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . Right Side Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
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...books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may become warm to hot while in use. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network. Left Side Power (DC) input port ...Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a power source. The adapter may occur. Air...
...books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may become warm to hot while in use. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network. Left Side Power (DC) input port ...Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a power source. The adapter may occur. Air...
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...1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other ...protected content playback. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. USB 3.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are ...
...1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other ...protected content playback. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. USB 3.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are ...